Prayagraj, Feb. 4 -- Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck participated in the Maha Kumbh festivities in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in taking the 'dip of faith'. Both leaders also offered prayers at the sacred Sangam Nose. The Bhutanese monarch arrived in Lucknow on Monday, where he was extended a grand welcome by UP Chief Minister, amid traditional music and dance performances.

Taking to social media platform X, CM Yogi extended his greetings, saying, "Hearty welcome and greetings to His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan in Uttar Pradesh, the sacred land of valour, culture, and cultural harmony!" CM Yogi is ...